9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
April 2, 2024 - The Impact of Decisions: Introduction & DiSC Management
Erica Smith
This introductory session is used to set expectations for the course and help participants set intentions. Using the lens of Everything DiSC® Management, a tool used to teach managers how to bring out the best from each employee on their team, learners will understand how their personality and decision-making style influence their team members and direct reports. Participants will learn how to understand their own management priorities and tendencies as well as better read the styles of the people they manage. Managers who are self-aware of their strengths and limitations can better connect with their reports, setting themselves up to manage effectively in a competitive workplace. * This module requires participants to complete an online profile assessment.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
April 9, 2024 - Discovering Your Genius
Erica Smith
Using Patrick Lencioni's Working Genius framework, participants will gain a deeper understanding of self: their working competencies, the type of work that drains them, and where their natural 'genius' lies. By understanding the six types of 'genius', they'll understand how their geniuses complement their team members - supporting effective delegation and collaboration. They'll be supported in determining the type of work they want to do more of, aligning them with their ideal growth path and fulfillment at work. *This module requires participants to complete an online profile assessment.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
April 16, 2024 - The Five Behaviours of Personal Development
Jake Aguas
Participants will go through a facilitated process on looking within to develop their team dynamic skills and truly understand what it means to be a productive team member with all types of personalities. The goal is to completely redefine teamwork and collaboration. Learners at all levels of an organization can benefit from this module and adopt its powerful principles, shape behaviors and create a common language that empowers you to rewrite what it means to work together. * This module requires participants to complete an online profile assessment.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
April 23, 2024 - Work/Life Balance: Understanding Burnout in the Workplace
Tracy Spencer
Cases of burnout and stress leave are on the rise and mental wellness has become a top priority for effective leadership. Impacting performance, productivity, and organization morale, this module focuses on helping leaders understand the importance of mental health and work/life balance in preventing burnout and creating the most effective team environment.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
April 30, 2024 - Tough Conversations & Productive Conflict
Barry Davis
One of the most common challenges for new leaders is engaging in tough conversations. In this session, learners will understand the importance of productive conflict and gain tools for leading challenging conversations with team members, through the lens of DiSC Agile EQ. * This module requires participants to complete an online profile assessment.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
May 7, 2024- Working With the Generations
Jake Aguas
For the first time in history, there are five generations working together in the workplace. This complex, multi-generational dynamic presents numerous challenges for today’s workplace. Learners will better understand the nuances of each generation, the "why" behind their group behaviours, and learn to appreciate and work with each generation's uniqueness - positioning themselves to effectively collaborate across generational boundaries and maximizing team performance.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
May 14, 2024 - Change Management
Erica Smith
Navigating change in the workplace can be complicated. In fact, many change initiatives fail to achieve their objective causing leaders to become avoidant or ill equipped to lead their teams through the process. In this session, participants will learn to manage change through a proven process consisting of alignment, communication, training and measurement of outcomes. Participants will also learn strategies for effectively responding to various employee reactions to change.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
May 21, 2024 - Inclusive Leadership & Wrap-up
The strongest teams are the ones where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to contribute their best. This session helps learners explore the power of diverse teams and how to leverage them through equity and inclusion. Learners will also be challenged to recognize implicit biases in themselves and others while gaining tools to mitigate them. The final portion of this session is used to reflect on the entirety of the course and build a personal action plan to strengthen participants' leadership abilities and continue on their path to leadership success.